17/06/2026
π¨ BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER β SKILLS π¨
π Location: Antrim
π· Salary: Β£21.65 per hour
π Hours: Full-Time | 37 hours per week
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Working Pattern: MondayβFriday, 9:00amβ5:00pm
π Duration: Temporary contract (3β6 months with possible extension)
π Start Date: ASAP
β° Application deadline: 5pm Thursday 18th June
Apple Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for a Business Development Officer β Skills on behalf of our client.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced economic development professional to support skills, employability and workforce development initiatives, working with employers, education providers, government departments and key stakeholders to help shape local economic growth.
The successful candidate will play a key role in developing partnerships, supporting skills programmes, managing projects and identifying opportunities that address future workforce needs.
β¨ Whatβs on offer?
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Competitive hourly rate of Β£21.65
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Full-time MondayβFriday hours
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Valuable public sector experience
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Opportunity to support impactful economic development projects
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Potential contract extension
Key responsibilities include:
πΉ Supporting the development of local labour market initiatives
πΉ Working with businesses to identify skills gaps and opportunities
πΉ Managing projects, funding programmes and stakeholder relationships
πΉ Supporting events, workshops and consultations
πΉ Preparing reports, guidance materials and programme documentation
πΉ Building strong networks with employers, education providers and partner organisations
Essential criteria:
β Degree qualification or equivalent experience
β Experience in economic development activities
β Experience delivering skills and/or employability initiatives
β Strong project management and organisational skills
β Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
π© Apply now:
Please click the link below: https://www.applerecruitment.com/job/business-development-officer-skills-bdo-js/
Please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria, as only applicants meeting the requirements will be considered.